“While an extra-marital affair itself is not classified as an ‘intelligence activity,’ the investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) originated with the possible hacking of Director Petraeus’ e-mail account, an act that had the potential of compromising national intelligence,” the report says.

Holder told Chaffetz that Obama was not immediately notified because the Justice Department does not share information about criminal investigations.

Then Chaffetz and Holder concluded with this exchange:

REP. CHAFFETZ: Is this an ongoing investigation?

ATTY GEN. HOLDER: It’s an ongoing investigation.

In April, USA TODAY reported that FBI agents had interviewed Petraeus at his home in Northern Virginia. That interview was part of an ongoing investigation into whether Broadwell had received classified information or whether those documents were kept in an unauthorized place, according to a federal law enforcement official.

Petraeus is emerging from a period of silence. In late May, the investment firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P., announced that he would work for them as a consultant. Last week, Team Rubicon, a public-service venture involving veterans, announced that Petraeus had agreed to join its board of advisers.